positron
noun/ˈpɒzɪtrɒn/
Frequency rank: #18,082 most common English word
Meaning
A subatomic particle with the same mass as an electron but a positive electric charge; the antiparticle of the electron.
Example sentence
Scientists detected positron emission from the radioactive sample during the experiment.
Synonyms & related words
- antielectron
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